Poland is preparing for another wave of winter aura. As the synoptists say, In the coming days, we are facing an intense winter attackwhich will bring snow, freezing rain and highly slippery conditions on the roads. Residents must be prepared for difficulties, especially in the confederate and central parts of the country.
Current weather situation in Poland
Today almost the full country is under snow cover. The most snow was recorded in Zakopane (30 cm), Lesko (22 cm) and Krakow (18 cm). In central Poland the situation is somewhat milder – in Warsaw the snow cover is 6 cm and in Suwałki, which is usually 1 of the coldest regions in the country, only 2 cm.
On Monday and Tuesday, the weather will improve temporarily. Temperatures will stay around 0°C in the day and at night may fall below zero, resulting in local icing. However, a calm aura will not last long.
A fresh front is coming – dense rainfall and shave
On Tuesday evening, Poland will pass through warmer atmospheric front, which will bring intense snowfall and freezing rain. It will be peculiarly dangerous in the south and southeast of the country.
- Wednesday morning: In these regions snowfalls are forecast, which can locally scope from 5 to 8 cm in a fewer hours.
- North and west of country: In Pomerania and in Wielkopolska, where the temperature will emergence to 2–4°C, precipitation will be mixed, which can origin the formation of the naked.
Dreamy rain is especially dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Roads and pavements can cover themselves with a layer of ice, which importantly increases the hazard of accidents. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued warnings for respective provinces, calling for caution on roads.
The Effects of the Coming Winter Attack
Prognosed dense rainfall and a doll can origin a number of difficulties:
- Communication difficulties: Snowfalls and ice on roads can origin traffic and accidents, especially during highest hours.
- Delays in public transport: Buses and trains may have problems with punctuality due to icy tracks and roads.
- Energy lines failure: Wet snow and icing can lead to the breaking of power lines in any regions.
What's next?
Since Wednesday, a gradual thaw is expected in most countries. Temperature will emergence to respective degrees above zero, which will origin snow melting. This situation, on the 1 hand, will bring relief to drivers, but on the other, may origin local drowning, especially in the valleys of rivers.
On the another hand, since Thursday, the synoptists have been announcing a fewer days of comparative peace. Residents will be able to relax from utmost conditions, although the winter aura has not yet said the last word – in the second half of January it is possible to return the frost.
How to prepare for hard conditions?
To minimize the risks associated with the coming winter wave, it is worth remembering any basic principles:
- For drivers:
- Check the condition of the winter tires and liquids in the car.
- Avoid abrupt manoeuvres on the icy roads and keep more distance from another vehicles.
- For pedestrians:
- Use non-slip footwear.
- Move the pavements and avoid the slippery edges of the road.
- Home:
- Save the gutters from icing.
- In case of abrupt power outages, keep your flashlights and spare batteries at hand.
Experts call for caution
Synoptists and emergency services call on residents to take peculiar care in the coming days. Goal and dense snowfall can pose a threat not only to drivers but besides to pedestrians. Older people and children who may have difficulty moving on slippery surfaces are peculiarly vulnerable.
It is worth following IMGW messages and local services that keep up with weather warnings.
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